Insecticide "Admiral" is an effective product that reliably protects fruit trees and vegetable crops from the Californian scale insect. The drug has a quick action and provides a long-lasting effect. It is produced in the form of an emulsion concentrate. The composition can be used for spraying apple trees, cucumbers, and tomatoes. It is important to strictly follow the instructions.
Composition and release form of the insecticide "Admiral"
The instructions say that this product belongs to the chemical class of pyridine derivatives. The substance is released in the form of an emulsion concentrate.It is packaged in 1 liter containers. The active component of the drug is considered to be pyriproxyfen. 1 liter of the composition contains 100 grams of the substance.
Spectrum and mechanism of action
"Admiral" is a synthetic analogue of juvenile hormone. The substance belongs to the category of regulators of growth and development of parasites. Agents from this group cause disruption of the hormonal balance of insects. This leads to anomalies in their development and death.
"Admiral" has a clearly expressed delayed effect. This means that insects die not only during processing, but also later. The period of action of the substance can take several weeks or months. Moreover, its effect on reducing the number of parasites will affect the development of subsequent generations.
A distinctive feature of the drug is its selective effect. If the dosage is observed, the composition does not produce a negative effect on many varieties of entomophages, acarifages and crop pollinators.
Advantages of the drug
The main advantages of the product include the following:
- fast and long-lasting effect;
- slight danger to bees;
- the ability to influence parasites at all stages of their development;
- reduction in the number of individuals in the next generation;
- the possibility of carrying out spring treatment at the green cone stage of the apple tree;
- Possibility of application in early spring;
- effectiveness with a single treatment of plants in 1 season;
- economical consumption.
Consumption rate and application
To avoid damage to plants, it is important to strictly adhere to the terms of use of the product. There are 2 treatment options - early spring and summer.
The spring impact coincides with the stage of transition of overwintering first instar larvae to the second instar. This occurs during the green cone stage of plant development.
This treatment, with a gradual decrease in efficiency, is carried out until the pink bud stage. This usually coincides with the beginning of the imaginal molt. To avoid damage to the fruits of early varieties, it is necessary to treat such crops with Admiral in the spring.
The second period of use of the composition is in the summer. It is necessary to spray the plantings at the stage of hatching of the first generation of parasites. In summer, “Admiral” is used to treat late varieties of fruit trees.
It is necessary to spray plantings with Admiral once during the season - this is done during the development of overwintered insects or the first generation of pests. This feature is very important. It helps avoid fruit damage.
The dosage and features of use of the substance are given in the table:
| Usage rate | Culture | Pests | Processing Features | Waiting period (number of treatments) | Release times for manual or mechanized work |
| 0,5-0,8 | Apple tree | California scale insect | It is necessary to spray the plantings during the growing season. For 1 hectare, 1000-2000 liters of working solution are needed. | 14 (1) | 7 (3) |
| 0,5-0,8 | Apple tree | codling moth | The composition must be used during the growing season. The consumption rate of the working solution is 800-1500 liters per 1 hectare. | 14 (1) | 7 (3) |
| 0,2-0,3 | Cucumbers and tomatoes in a greenhouse | Greenhouse whitefly | Plantings need to be sprayed during the growing season. The consumption of working fluid is 1000-3000 liters per hectare. | 3 (1) | 2 (-) |
Safety in use
The drug is considered not too toxic. However, when using the substance, it is important to remember personal protective measures. It is recommended to carry out spraying in protective clothing. The use of a respirator, goggles, and gloves is of no small importance.
Compatibility
"Admiral" is ideally combined with biological agents to reduce the number of parasites in gardens and protected soil. Before mixing the drug with other products, it is important to carefully study the instructions for use of the substance. In each case, it is necessary to check the tools for compatibility. To do this, make a small amount of solution.
It is important to consider that “Admiral” is prohibited from being combined with insecticidal substances based on malathion. These active components are considered antagonists.
Storage rules
The product should be kept in a dark place, out of reach of children. It is important to store the drug in a closed container. It is recommended to do this in a dry room that has adequate ventilation. The shelf life of the composition is 3 years.
Analogues of the product
Effective analogues of the substance include:
- "Nomolt";
- "Volume";
- "Bizkaia"
"Admiral" is an effective insecticidal agent that helps cope with various parasites. Most often it is used to destroy the California scale insect, codling moth and greenhouse whitefly. In order for the composition to give the desired results, you must strictly follow the instructions. Compliance with safety rules is of no small importance.
